Fried Calamari Recipe
Spicy Tomato Remoulade, Charred Lemon
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Spicy Tomato Remoulade
Charred Lemon
Method
Preparation of Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Coating
In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, fry the calamari for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Spicy Tomato Remoulade
- 6
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Mix well.